Sigma Octantis

Polaris

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2024-09-272024-09-27

Polaris, Alpha Ursae Minoris (α UMi), is a yellow supergiant located approximately 446 light-years away in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is the current North… Read More »Polaris

South Star: Sigma Octantis (Polaris Australis)

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2022-06-28

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Polaris Australis (Sigma Octantis) is the current South Star, the nearest visible star to the south celestial pole. It is a yellow giant located 294… Read More »South Star: Sigma Octantis (Polaris Australis)

Alsephina

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2021-10-262024-06-18

Alsephina, Delta Velorum Aa (δ Vel Aa), is the primary component in a triple star system located in the southern constellation Vela. It is a… Read More »Alsephina

Thuban

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2020-04-062023-06-30

Thuban, Alpha Draconis (α Dra), is a spectroscopic binary star system located in the constellation Draco. Even though it has the designation Alpha, it is… Read More »Thuban

Gacrux

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2019-10-072024-06-03

Gacrux, Gamma Crucis (γ Cru), is a red giant star located in the southern constellation Crux. With an apparent magnitude of 1.63, it is the… Read More »Gacrux

Acrux

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2019-09-262022-06-28

Acrux, Alpha Crucis (α Cru), is a multiple star system located in the constellation Crux. It is the brightest of the stars that form the… Read More »Acrux

Achernar

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2019-09-112024-02-03

Achernar, Alpha Eridani (α Eri), is a class B hydrogen-fusing dwarf located in the constellation Eridanus. Its estimated luminosity is 3,150 times that of the… Read More »Achernar